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John Wallace Trust Scheme

The scheme awards bursaries to secondary school pupils living in the upper Nithsdale area who are about to enter, or are attending, Higher Education.

Financial assistance may be available for up to five years. The amounts paid can change each year depending on the number of applicants received. Successful students are required to complete a certificate of attendance form each year to ensure payment.

Award criteria

Awards may be allocated to pupils who are about to enter or are attending:

The Barony College or another institution specialising in Agriculture and allied sciences

University or another institute of Higher Education,

Open University courses

Travel grants

Financial assistance can also be awarded to students who may be travelling for an educational purpose.

How to apply

The scheme is open to applicants in May each year and closes at the end of December.